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WR Darius Slayton ‘sensed’ Darren Waller was not returning to Giants

After the 2023 season, New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton had a feeling that now-retired tight end Darren Waller was on the verge of calling it quits.

Speaking with former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson on the All Facts No Brakes podcast, Slayton shared insights into Waller’s mindset when asked if he was surprised by Waller’s retirement.

“I used to always tease him and say, ‘I need one more year. I need one more year,’” Slayton said. “But he would reply, ‘Man, Slay, I don’t got it in me. I don’t know.